🤖 The singularity approaches. Own The AI or Own Nothing 🤑

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What if instead of simply using AI – you could own it? This is the billion dollar opportunity happening right now - & most people don’t have a clue…

God Mode ⚡️

These new AI chatbots & generative algorithms got a lot of folks feeling like they’re playing a game in GOD MODE right now.

For the first time in modern history you can spin up intricate art renders, poetic musings, custom fitness plans & even smart contract vulnerabilities by simply “asking” for it. 

As compelling & convenient as this all may be - 99% of you are actually training these cold couplets of code to put you out of a job sooner than was already predicted. 

Well, that’s unless you pay attention to this entire keynote because I’m going to show you EXACTLY how you can flip the script on this whole AI wave to actually own these algorithms & potentially build yourself a billion dollar business off of this emerging tech in the process. 

The best part? 

You don’t need a ton of money, a supercomputer, a quantum computer, or any technical knowledge. All you need is a few bucks to get started. 

Let’s get into it!

Intro To Artificial Intelligence & ML 🤖

From dystopian sci-fi films to philosophical pondering about what it means to be human - AI has been a major point of interest for humanity. 

Though fully sentient “generalized” intelligence is still a ways off from mass market application - clever implementations of machine (ML) & deep learning (DL) through projects like OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Dall-E, Stable Diffusion & more are bringing AI copyrighting, text to image generation & even text to video & 3D to the non-technical mass market. 

Without a doubt - artificial intelligence, machine learning & deep learning will be among the most impactful developments of the next decade as demand swells alongside fresh use cases. The possibilities are as boundless as our imagination.

The Risks of AI ⚠️

Putting aside the novelty - we need to acknowledge the possibility for these tools to cause significant harm. Though Deep Fakes are certainly a risk, the threat most likely to impact you directly is competition & mass layoffs. 

As AI becomes more sophisticated, more pervasive & exponentially cheaper to use, it’s nearly guaranteed to outperform humans at an increasing number of tasks & roles, assuming more & more jobs in the process. Sure, new roles will emerge to offset some of the job losses, but I don’t expect a 1:1 ratio here. 

So - what’s one to do when competing against the Hivemind? 

You ADAPT.

Own The Algorithm 🌐

As folks just begin to familiarize themselves with AI & other generative technologies, the near term presents an abundance of commercial opportunities for those who learn how to effectively leverage these tools. Whether its commissioning creative works, developing websites & apps, scaling copyrighting or design agencies or otherwise leveraging AI to boost efficiencies & achieve marginal gains within an existing business. 

Still, this doesn’t stave off the long term trend of AI’s swelling prominence & cost efficiency bumping against the biologically biased, cerebrally constrained organic human mind.

Well – what if instead of simply using* *AI – you could own it? 

What if you became the go-to source for the most popular & in demand ML models used across gaming, art, DeFi & more?

What if you could inject your uniquely trained AI into other NFTs to create a truly dynamic & interactive metaverse?

What if you could directly capture the value generated from these AI algorithms?

Would you do it? 

This is the billion dollar opportunity happening **right now **- & most people don’t have a clue. But after finishing this ENTIRE keynote, you certainly will.

Altered State Machine: Non Fungible Intelligence 🤖

First though - we need to talk about the tech making this possible - Altered State Machine. 

Altered State Machine (ASM) is a decentralized protocol that allows anyone to own, train & trade unique AI “Agents” that exists as an NFT, or as its patent calls it, NFI - non fungible intelligence. 

These agents are comprised of two parts: A Brain & An Avatar

Brains are the actual AI machine learning model/algorithm & themselves have two components, the first being a genome matrix, which establishes a set of strengths & weaknesses unique to that brain. 

These genes are mapped across various categories like strength, speed, size, risk etc, allowing for varied performance across applications & environments. Speed may be quite literal in a video game, but could mean something different when applied to other applications. 

While each agent has a genomic disposition that influences their natural & potential aptitude in certain areas, they can all level up by training at an “AI Gym”, a neurally networked machine learning (ML) model specific to each environment. These gyms  then simulate thousands of instances of your agent performing a certain task, integrating the learnings from those simulations into your agent - greatly accelerating their skills. 

How? 

Well, in addition to the genome, brains also have memories that represent strategies & tactics learned through experiences & training. These memories are unique to the environment in which they were created & get stored within a brain’s memory tree, which can be passed down to other brains via splicing to create application optimized agents.  

The second part of an Agent is the Avatar. 

Avatars also referred to as forms, are the visual representation & functional form factor that allow a brain to operate within a specific environment. These avatars can range from simple 2D images all the way to fully rigged 3D models. 

Once created, these AI agents are able to act on your behalf (or on behalf of a client) across a number of verticals including:

• Gaming

• Art

• Finance

• & more

In certain environments these agents can even act as companions & virtual assistants. 

ASM Applications & Environments 🌴

Before we talk about exactly how you can start building out your own AI empire, let’s look at a few real world examples for context, starting with GAMING, one of just 3 industries on track to grow by $100B in revenue between 22 & 2026 at a CAGR of 8.4%

The AI League is a 4v4 football management game developed in partnership with FIFA slated to release shortly after the World Cup.

The Next Legends is a boxing game developed in partnership with Muhammad Ali enterprises through a long-term partnership with Authentic Brands Group. 

Both of these games are developed alongside ASM & require agents to participate. 

In both of these examples, agents are needed to play the game as characters (avatars) are driven by AI (brains).

As far as art goes, look no further than Thingies - a collection of avatars optimized for creating generative art pieces. 

Other collections are available too, like Buzzies, which allow for AI powered 3D object creation like clothing & environmental structures. With creators earning 6 & 7 figures selling digital assets across the Daz3D marketplace, Roblox & Minecraft - this could help newcomers break into a field with a historically high technical barrier to entry. 

If that wasn’t enough, these same Buzzies may even be capable of generating AI music, which would make sense given comments by the founders & the investment from Warner Music Group, baby Keem & Nas in ASM’s 2022 seed round. 

Though these two collections are AI powered, they may be leveraging ASM’s HiveMind since they don’t require you to own a brain to use them. The other possibility is that they contain g2 brains which will be unlocked for owners to use independent of the form at a later date. 

Last but not least, are EGGS, which are confirmed as breeding devices for Fluf world characters, but may be required to imbue non Fluf World NFTs with an ASM brain. (FYI- these predate the RTFK Animus Eggs by nearly a year.)

Building Your AI Empire ⚒️

Now that we’ve laid the foundations for grasping how this all works, let's talk about the upside & strategies for getting involved in a lucrative way, beginning with which assets to acquire & why. 

Gen1 Brains

If you want the greatest potential upside & versatility- grab a Gen1 brain. Though functionally similar to Gen2 brains (which are way cheaper), the gen1 brains are: 

• Finite in supply 

• Capable of splicing to create optimized gen2 brains

• Hive Mind Access

At the time of publication - many of these features aren’t live yet, so details are limited, but you can find plenty of info in the official ASM discord, where ASM team members have declared their commitment to ensuring value flows back to the Gen1 brains & thus, their holders. 

Before you grab one though, be sure to do some diligence to make sure you get a good deal. Something is better than nothing, but each brain has a different genome weighting and IQ. 

Use sites like AlphaBrain (Genome Matrix + IQ) & ASM Sniper to gauge each brain before making your purchase. If you want even more perspective on the potential upside, stick around until the very end & I’ll show you exactly how much you could make from a simple acquisition & sale should my thesis play out. 

If you want a lower entry point - consider grabbing a gen2 brain as they are just as capable when paired with a form to create an agent, they just miss out on the Gen1 exclusive perks we just covered. 

Avatars

Separate from the brains themselves, I suggest grabbing an avatar, the cheapest of which being the genesis boxers for the Next Legends game, followed by the All Stars used in the AI Fifa game. 

If you’ve got a little more to spend & want some immediate utility, Thingies are a good option & allow you to start selling AI generated art as NFTs. 

If you’re alright waiting a bit for direct utility or know you want to get into 3D design, grab a Buzzie. They’re cheaper & work in complementary fashion to Thingies. Rumor has it founders have been caught saying its their most impressive collection yet. 

ASTO

If you don’t want to buy another NFT, you can get rolling with ASM’s native token ASTO, which will be required to:

• Train ASM agents (regardless of the environment or application)

• Mint ASM agents 

• Participate in governance of the ASM protocol

• Purchase assets for your agents, like powerups, improvements, items & skins

Aside from ASTO being a fixed supply asset required to train brains, holders have been able to stake their ASTO in a gamified way via The Cortex to mine Gen2 brains for free. These mining windows are limited, but something to keep in mind. Add in the ~95% drop from ATHs - could be a solid play. NFA

Billion Dollar Algorithms 💰

As stated at the start of this keynote, there’s an operating assumption that society will continue to prefer convenience & crave efficiency, leading to increased reliance on AI. 

Today, that means cute photos for your Timeline & mind boggling curation of your feed, but this will develop into far more specific & personal applications. 

Armed with this awareness - you can position yourself to benefit by owning, training & selling bespoke AI models to niche customers. There’s a ton of ways to go about this, but here's a few possibilities that come to mind - (in no particular order)

• Training & Selling High Performing Agents For Gaming

  • AI gaming will grow in popularity & likely convert much of the “casual” audience. There’s an opportunity for pro players to get involved & compete in AI tournaments. This is a niche audience with the money to pay for well trained agents if it means a better shot at winning. 

• Commissioning art & custom design work. 

• Crafting 3D structures, clothing, & in game items for resell on marketplaces like Daz3D, Roblox, Minecraft, etc. 

• Generating an AI music farm for licensing & sync placements

• Developing DeFi trading bots

  • Train your agent to achieve a threshold of performance & returns, splice it until then offspring inherits similar performance - then sell it for premium. 

• Deploying Metaverse merchants to sell digital/IRL items on your behalf. 

Whether you choose to implement one of these strategies or decide you’d rather just buy & hold - there are other benefits to getting involved here. 

1. Exposure to & irrevocable ownership of the most compelling facet of the leading blockchain based AI protocol in ASM

2. Proxy access to a billion dollar RD team working to bring the latest & greatest advancements in AI, ML & DL directly to you & for your benefit

3. A Front row seat to an ever growing suite of applications & use cases for AI spanning every vertical you can imagine, presented through lore, entertainment & gamification

The Singularity 🧬 + 🤖

We’re living in some wild times, that’s for sure. AI & ML are just the beginning when it comes to society shifting tech. 

There are more unknowns than knowns & nobody can predict exactly how things will shake out. 

There’s a palpable possibility that AI, like many past innovations, is misused & abused by an exclusive group of power brokers in pursuit of control & money above all else, causing undue harm to society. 

At the same time, the advent of NFTs & open protocols like ASM give the average person a chance to shape, own & benefit from this emergent technology.  

My hope is that today’s keynote provides some perspective on how fast things are moving & sheds light on lesser-known opportunities to be enriched by this evolutionary change, instead of displaced & disrupted. 

Talk soon. 

Peace.

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